The mission of the Nonprofit Sector Resource Institute (NSRI), an arm of the Center for Public Service at Seton Hall University, is to build the capacity of the nonprofit sector in New Jersey and nationally by utilizing the resources of the Seton Hall community in collaboration with other individuals and organizations.  In addition to its civic engagement and social justice objectives, NSRI supports the University in its mission of preparing Seton Hall students to become servant leaders in their professional and community lives.

In a coordinated effort to affect positive community change, NSRI accomplishes its mission by:

• Providing professional development programs
• Offering technical assistance to nonprofit organizations in management and governance
• Conducting and disseminating relevant applied research
• Providing opportunities for Seton Hall students, faculty and staff to support the work of nonprofit organizations, particularly those working in Seton Hall's surrounding urban communities.

NSRI is an academic-based nonprofit management support and research center that is a national leader in the field, commensurate with the quality and prestige of the University's nationally ranked nonprofit management program.

Visit our new NSRI blog to participate in an ongoing dialogue about matters of interest to nonprofits.

In Fall 2009, NSRI will again offer two very successful professional development programs:

• The Board Leadership Institute (BLI) is designed to enhance the effectiveness of individuals when serving on nonprofit boards.  Classes are on five consecutive Thursdays, from October 15 through November 12 and will run from 3:00 to 6:30 pm.  Applications may be downloaded by following this link or can be sent via mail by calling (973) 275-2780.
  
  
• The Financial Management Certificate Program (FMCP) focuses on the integration of financial information into the management and governance processes. Classes are on six Saturdays from October 3 though November 14 and will run from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Applications may be downloaded by following this link or can be sent via mail by calling (973) 275-2780.
  
  

• The Student Community Assistance Program (SCAP).  With SCAP, students working under faculty supervision for academic credit provide pro bono technical assistance to nonprofit organizations   Click here to print out a SCAP form.
  
  
• Research.  NSRI conducts applied research on issues of importance to the nonprofit sector as a whole or conducts research needed by individual or groups of nonprofit organizations. For more information, please contact (937) 761-9734 or nsri@shu.edu.
  
  

The tradition of organized neighborliness is a distinctly American phenomenon.  Not only is the collective activity of the nonprofit sector a major force economically, the individual organizations comprising the sector bring a creativity, sensitivity and passion that enriches our lives as a nation. Learn more »